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9/10/2026 9:06:25 PM EDT
DOMO a local’ish mainly off-road park has a dirt track on it as well. I would like to take my GR Corolla there and have some fun. Rock crawling and asphalt I know enough to get in trouble. Going at it in the dirt at faster than normal speeds I don’t know. What tires should I be looking at? I doubt my stock ones will do too great out there. What other tips, tricks and gear would be helpful? Not looking to break any records out there, just want to have some fun and do some learing.
World's okayist yeller
9/10/2026 9:28:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dangerranger61007][Edited] [#1]
This the track?  
Hot Lap at Dove Nest Motorsports Club (DOMO) in a Bronco Raptor


Might be rough in a couple spots, with a low slung car like a GR Corolla on stock suspension be prepared to lose some plastic bits if you drive that in anger.

Tires are surface/condition dependent.  Stock class SCCA rallycross is limited to DOT tires, everyone pretty much universally runs snow tires.  Snow tires do ok, and can be faster than the "rally/rallycross" tires on hard packed surfaces.  Snows would probably do ok at that place as long as it's dry.  Studdable snow tires tend to be more durable.  My BMW has Mastercraft Glacier Trex.  Cobalt before was on General Altimax Arctics.

Beyond snow tires, its stuff like these guys sell.  NE Racing Tires.  The more mud/wet grass, the knobbier people go.  I haven't used any of them because of the limited size options, none fit my car right. The square edges on the shoulders are supposed to help with lateral grip while sliding.

If you're getting a second set of wheels, generally look at going as small of a diameter as you can fit over the brakes.

Snows have a glaring disadvantage in mud versus the knobbies.  If the dirt has a lot of clay and really gets packed, I've seen people experiment with 200TW semi-slick type tires.

Team O'Neil Rally School has a ton of videos on YouTube. You can start with this one. .  Being good on the brakes is huge, scandi flick/pendulum turn are good to have in the toolbag.
9/11/2026 11:34:13 PM EDT
[#2]
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Originally Posted By dangerranger61007:
This the track?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XakgjGQ60Q

Might be rough in a couple spots, with a low slung car like a GR Corolla on stock suspension be prepared to lose some plastic bits if you drive that in anger.

Tires are surface/condition dependent.  Stock class SCCA rallycross is limited to DOT tires, everyone pretty much universally runs snow tires.  Snow tires do ok, and can be faster than the "rally/rallycross" tires on hard packed surfaces.  Snows would probably do ok at that place as long as it's dry.  Studdable snow tires tend to be more durable.  My BMW has Mastercraft Glacier Trex.  Cobalt before was on General Altimax Arctics.

Beyond snow tires, its stuff like these guys sell.  NE Racing Tires.  The more mud/wet grass, the knobbier people go.  I haven't used any of them because of the limited size options, none fit my car right. The square edges on the shoulders are supposed to help with lateral grip while sliding.

If you're getting a second set of wheels, generally look at going as small of a diameter as you can fit over the brakes.

Snows have a glaring disadvantage in mud versus the knobbies.  If the dirt has a lot of clay and really gets packed, I've seen people experiment with 200TW semi-slick type tires.

Team O'Neil Rally School has a ton of videos on YouTube. You can start with this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ9B6wlGrPk.  Being good on the brakes is huge, scandi flick/pendulum turn are good to have in the toolbag.
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Thanks for all of that, I’ll definitely dig deeper into what you gave me this weekend. When I reached out to them they stated they have a smaller track, probably without the jump and also have a new off-road auto cross. I reached out the local GR Corolla page and got nothing back. Not surprised since it seems like they mainly just enjoy going to the random car shows during the weekends.
World's okayist yeller
9/11/2026 11:34:24 PM EDT
[#3]
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Originally Posted By dangerranger61007:
This the track?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XakgjGQ60Q

Might be rough in a couple spots, with a low slung car like a GR Corolla on stock suspension be prepared to lose some plastic bits if you drive that in anger.

Tires are surface/condition dependent.  Stock class SCCA rallycross is limited to DOT tires, everyone pretty much universally runs snow tires.  Snow tires do ok, and can be faster than the "rally/rallycross" tires on hard packed surfaces.  Snows would probably do ok at that place as long as it's dry.  Studdable snow tires tend to be more durable.  My BMW has Mastercraft Glacier Trex.  Cobalt before was on General Altimax Arctics.

Beyond snow tires, its stuff like these guys sell.  NE Racing Tires.  The more mud/wet grass, the knobbier people go.  I haven't used any of them because of the limited size options, none fit my car right. The square edges on the shoulders are supposed to help with lateral grip while sliding.

If you're getting a second set of wheels, generally look at going as small of a diameter as you can fit over the brakes.

Snows have a glaring disadvantage in mud versus the knobbies.  If the dirt has a lot of clay and really gets packed, I've seen people experiment with 200TW semi-slick type tires.

Team O'Neil Rally School has a ton of videos on YouTube. You can start with this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ9B6wlGrPk.  Being good on the brakes is huge, scandi flick/pendulum turn are good to have in the toolbag.
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Thanks for all of that, I’ll definitely dig deeper into what you gave me this weekend. When I reached out to them they stated they have a smaller track, probably without the jump and also have a new off-road auto cross. I reached out the local GR Corolla page and got nothing back. Not surprised since it seems like they mainly just enjoy going to the random car shows during the weekends.
World's okayist yeller
9/12/2026 4:37:09 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dangerranger61007][Edited] [#4]
There are people rallycrossing GR Corollas with SCCA, but I they're pretty rare I think.  I havent seen one running local to me, so no clue how the body parts and underbody hold up.

Most people doing this stuff use or older cars. Even newer WRX/STis are seldom seen. I'd have to imagine the GR Corolla is similar to the STi, it has great bones for rally suff, but the stock suspension, wheels, and brakes are made for asphalt use and limit it for off pavement stuff.

If the place is pretty smooth it will likely be fine. Big harsh bumps are what damage stuff, small jumps can be fine.  Maybe get a ride along, then take a couple slow sighter laps and remember the bad spots.  This kind of stuff is infinitely more fun if you don't care about beating your car up.
9/13/2026 10:25:53 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By dangerranger61007:
There are people rallycrossing GR Corollas with SCCA, but I they're pretty rare I think.  I havent seen one running local to me, so no clue how the body parts and underbody hold up.

Most people doing this stuff use or older cars. Even newer WRX/STis are seldom seen. I'd have to imagine the GR Corolla is similar to the STi, it has great bones for rally suff, but the stock suspension, wheels, and brakes are made for asphalt use and limit it for off pavement stuff.

If the place is pretty smooth it will likely be fine. Big harsh bumps are what damage stuff, small jumps can be fine.  Maybe get a ride along, then take a couple slow sighter laps and remember the bad spots.  This kind of stuff is infinitely more fun if you don't care about beating your car up.
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That is kinda the plan. I’ll head down there and get a feel for how it is. Just driving and doing a slow recon won’t tear anything up. It will probably be a month or so though. Just moved into my new place and unpacking sucks.
World's okayist yeller
9/13/2026 11:16:52 PM EDT
[#6]
You need to be willing to take damage. Even in not heads up events.
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9/14/2026 8:26:32 AM EDT
[#7]

Team O'niel has some great videos on basic rallying.
9/16/2026 6:58:17 AM EDT
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I'm a little jealous. Rallycross events are all day things for about 5-10 minutes of driving. If I had a place like to just turn laps, I'd be there all the time.

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